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Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint'
Also Known As
- Peppermint Mountain Laurel
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'
- W: 30"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint' plant details
Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 30 IN wide, 4 FT tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: woodland garden, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Pale pink flowers with darker purple centers radiating out like the spokes of a wheel.
Another bright NEW Kalmia, the flowers on this dense rounded shrub have a red center with red candy-stripes radiating out like wheel spokes! Shade-PSh/Med(notdry)/GdDrain/Acid
By: Forestfarm
Flowers are red with candy red stripes radiate outward. Dense, rounded plant habit to 4'
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
White flowers with red centers and red candy stripes that radiate outward like the spokes of a wheel.
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How to Grow Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint'
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Features
Flower Color
- white
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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